Sao Luis Team

A TEAM MINISTRY TO

SAO LUIS, MARANHAO

BRAZIL
Sao Luis

TEAM MEMBERS Gary and Rosemarie Finley Anthony and Tammy Jackson Wesley and Angela Wright Jay and Kimberly Henson

ARRIVAL DATE - JANUARY 1989

BIOGRAPHICAL SKETCHES

OARY

AND

ROSEMARIF.

FTNLF.Y-Garv

(25).

was bom in Kansas City, Missouri, and raised in Centralia, Illinois. He graduated from Centralia High School in 1979, and after attending Kaskaskia Community Coll ege for a year, transfCTred to Sl Louis Christian College, where he graduated with a BA. degree in Ministry in 1984. Gary participated in choir and theater, and belonged to the Thespian Society in high school. He played on the S.L.C.C. tennis team for two years. He is presently enrolled at Lincoln Christian Seminary pursuing the Master of Arts degree in Theology and Philosophy. He is involved with the Jefferson Memorial

Hospital Ch^laincy Program, DeSoto Ministerial Alliance, serves assecretary ofC.O.N.

TA.C.T. (an area-wide benevolence/relief organization), and a member of Rotary Inter
national.

"Rosie" (24) was raised in Centralia, Illinois, and graduated from high school in 1980 in the upper 25% of her class. She attended Rend Lake College in 1981, and received a certificate in Interior Design and was secretary of the Interior Design Guild. She was

Vb^tized by her husband-to-be in September, 1981, andbecame a member of the Hickory

Sl Christian Church. She received an AA degree with honors from Kaskaskia College in 1982. In 1983 she attended St. Louis Christian College and received a Christian Service Certificate. While at SLCC, she participated in the mission group, Master's Messengers. She has taken classes in Swahili. She is a 1987 graduate, with a BS degree in Elementary Education with a minor in Computer Education from Hairis-Stowe State College, St.
Louis.

Gary and Rosie were married June 30, 1984, and currently minister with the DeSoto
Christian Church, DeSoto, Missouri.

WESLEY AND ANGELA WRIGHT-Wes (24) was bom in Seymour, Indiana, and lived there until moving to Gerald, Missouri, in 1976. He became an

Eagle Scout the same year. Following graduation from Owensville High School in 1980, Wes entered St. Louis Christian College. While there he maintained a 3.97 grade point average and earned the scholarship award all four years. Wes also held three student ministries while at S.L.C.C. He graduated "Sumraa Cum Laude" in 1984. Upon graduation, he was inducted into the Sigma

L^bda Chi Chi honor society (of SLCC) and the

Delta Epsilon Chi honor society of the American Association of Bible Colleges. Wes is currently attending Lirvxiln Christian Seminary studying for a Master of Divinity degree in Theology and Philosophy. "Angie" (22) was bom in Mattoon, Illinois, and raised in Ramsey, Illinois. She graduated from high school in 1982 and enrolled in Sl Louis Christian College that fall. She attended S.L.C.C. for two years, taking mainly Bible courses. During the summer of 1984, she received her Nurse's Assistant Certificate, and then worked at Heritage House Nursing Home until February, 1985. Since then, she has been a secretary at Arthur Young, fric. Wes and Angie were married June 2, 1984. They currently minister with the Northside
Christian Church, Vandalia, Illinois.

RTOORAPHICAT. SKETCHES

ANTHONY AND TAMMY JACKSON - 'Tony" (22) was bom in Vandalia, Illinois, and raisl in Patoka,
Illinois, where his home church is. He was active in

sports and student government at Patoka High School and graduatedin 1982.Academic Honor Roll status was
maintained the majority of his high school experience. Enrolling in St. Louis Christian College in 1982, he graduated from there in 1986 with a B.A. degree in Ministry. He served a student ministry his last 2 lU years of school at the Bethalto Christian Church. He is enrolled at Lincoln Christian Seminary pursuing a Master of Arts degree in Theology/Philosophy. Tammy(24) was bom in Vandalia, Illinois, and raisedin Vemon, Illinois. Her home church is Patoka Christian Church, Patoka, Illinois. She graduated from high school in 1980, where she was active in sports, music and other groups. Tammy was on the honor and high honor roll all four years. She graduated from St Louis Christian College in 1984 with a B.S. in Christian Education. She was actively involved with the youth ministry at
the Bethalto Christian Church.

Tony and Tammy WCTe married December 21,1985.

JAY AND KTM HRNSON-Jav (25) was bom and

raised in Eldorado, Illinois. Following high school graduation in 1979, he worked through the summer and fall and then enrolled in a local junior college for the spring temi. An elder in his church encouraged Jay to attend Bible College for a year, so he enrolled at St. Louis Christian College in 1980. He graduated from there in 1984 with a BA. degree in Christian Education.
While at S.L.C.C., he served in two student ministries,

traveled with a summer camp team, and participated in sports. He is now attending Lincoln Christian Seminary, working toward a MastCT of Arts degree in New Tes
tament.

Kim (22), bom and raised in Nashville, Dllnois, graduated from high scImwI with honors in 1982. She enrolled at Sl Louis Christian College in the fall of 1982 and receiv ed the Christian Service Certificate. While attending S.L.C.C., she accompanied a singing groxq>, sang with the Gateway Singers, was a cheerleader, and worked on the yearbook staff. She also took classes at St. Louis Community College. She is a 1987 graduate of

^ Southem Illinois University with a B.S. degreein Elementary Education.

Jay and Kim wwe married March 23, 1985, and presenUy miruster at Fouts Christian
Church near Centralia, Illinois.

Team Recruiters
BOB AND DORIS MYERS
BIOGRAPHICAL SKKTCHKS

ROn AND PORTS MYFRS - Following a six year term of service in ihe Air Force Medical Service, Bob and Doris attended Ozark Christian College. While there, Bob organized the Medical Missions Program and taught the class after graduation in 1960 until 1967. At that lime, they assumed the ministry at the Coon Rapids Church of Christ, Coon Rapids, Minnesota, where they enjoyed a successful ministry. After a Faith Promise Rally at the church in October of 1975, Bob and Doris announced plans to enter Brazil as missionaries. Preparations were made in fund raising and getting the necessarypermission during the next 2 1/2 years, at which time they left the Coon Rapids church to enter the Toronto Institute of Linguistics. Following schooling, issuance of a permanent visa, and final preparations, they arrived in Belem, Para, Brazil in 1979. The missionary families in northern Brazil began missionary recruitment of teams of missionaries in June of 1983. Each family was respoixsible for recruiting while on furlough in the U.S. It soon became evident that this method was not working, so Bob and Doris returned to the U.S. to become the permanent recruiters. They also prepare the teams for service in specific major cities in northern Brazil. They currently reside in Joplin, Missouri.
Bob and Doris have six children: Rebecca Ulrich, Skyesville, MD; Paul R. Myers,

Coon Rapids, MN; Deborah Gourley, East Bethel, MN; Rachel Troutman, Denver, CO; Charles A. Myers, Coon Rapids, MN; and Margie Berggren, Tacoma, WA. They also have 11 grandchildrai.

Sao Luis

Christ for Sao Luis:

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a team ministry to Sao Luis. Maranhao, Brazil

February 26,
Gary & Rosie Flnlcy
Calumet St Ckrisiian Church

1989

Horizons Magazine
P.O. Box 2427

R.R. 2, Box 750 Centralia, IL 62B01

(618) 533-4421

Knoxville,

TN 37901 in Christ,

Dear Brother
Jay & Eim Hcnson
First Christian Church

10101 Montgomery Blvd. ME

Box 14667

Albuquerque,
(505) 294-0630

87191

Greetings, over the course of the past several months we have undergone a number of changes in the Christ for Sao Luis team. I wanted to make sure you were aware of the current information so you can update the file information you have on
us.

Tony & Tammy Jackson

Pato/ui Christian Church
P.O. Box 67

Patoka, IL 62875
(618)432-5946

Wes
decided

and
to

Angle Wright along with Jay & Kim

remain in the Lord's service here

Henson

have

in the

States,

they will not be going with us to Brazil.

Wcs & Angle Wright
First Christian Church
P.O. Box 467

Union, MO 63084
(314) 583-5839

My wife and I CGary and Rosie Finley) along with Tony and Tammy Jackson Cand one year old daughter Kaitlyn) will proceed with our plans to see Christ's church established in Sao Luis.
We will be Joined in our work by Rick and Chris Hodshire Cand their daughters Laura -9, Christen -5, and Leigh Ann -3)

currently of Bowen, IL. We also will be Joined by John and Ruth Navis currently of Cincinatti, OH CRuth is a Brazilian
national).

The new departure date for the team (depending on support being in place and visas being granted) will be October 1989.
Following is a list of current numbers, and level of support in place.
same for all four couples. Missionary Recruits: Gary & Rosie Finley Sponsoring Eldership: Calumet
Church/Centralia, IL Address: Christ for
62801/C618) 533-4421 1989: 75%

addresses, telephone Departure date is the

Street

Christian

Sao Luis/R.R.

#2,

Box 750/Centralia,

IL

Support in place as of March 1;

Missionary Recruits: Rick & Chris Hodshire

Sponsoring Eldership:
prospective church
Address:

They are presently being evaluated by a

Box 117/Bowen, IL 62316

Rick & Chris Hodshire/P.0.

Support

in

place as of March 1,

1989; Just

beginning

Sao Luis

Christ for Sao Luis:

a team ministry to Sao Luis, Maranhao, Brazil

Gacry & Rosio Finley

Calumet St. Christian Church

Missionary Recruits: Tony & Tammy Jackson Sponsoring Eldership: Patoka Christian Church/ Patoka,

R.R.2,Box750
Centralia, IL 62801
(618)533-4421

IL Address: Christ for Sao Luis/Patoka Christian Church/ P.O. 67/ Patoka, IL 62875/C618) 432-5945 Support in place as of March 1, 1989: 90%

Box

Jay & Kim Hcnson

First Christian Church

10101 Montgomery Blvd. NE

Box 14667

Missionary Recruits: John & Ruth Navis Sponsoring Eldership: Contact them for

information

Albuquerque, NM 87191
(505) 294-0630

Address:

John

&

Ruth

Navis/3050
1989:17%

Mickey

Ave.

Apt

24/Cincinnati, OH 45204 Support in place as of March 1,

Tony & Tanuny Jackson

Patoka Christian Church
P.O. Box 67

Patoka, IL 62875
(618) 432-6945

Wes & Angle Wri^t

First Christian Church
P.O. Box 467

Each family would like to speakers list. If you need more families please contact them at Thank you very much for you help, bless you in your ministry.

be listed in the available information about any of the the address listed above. and may the Lord continue to

Union, MO 63084
(314) 583-5839

In the King's Service,Gary L. Finley

Sao Luis

Christ for Sao Luis:

a team ministry to Sao Luis, Maranhao, Brazil

w
FEBRUARY/MARCH 1989 Vol. 2, Issue #1

Gary and Rosie Finley

PLEASE DIRECT ALL

CORRESPONDENCE AND CONTRIBUTIONS

TO:

Christ
R.R.

Far Sao
#2, Box

Luis
750

Calumet Street Christian Church

Centralia, IL 62801

(618)-533-4421

NEW FAMILIES ARE ADDED TO THE TEAM

We
families

reported
were

in

our

November newsletter
in Joining our effort

that
to

two
see

Christ's church established in Sao Luis. We said they would have to complete their psychological evaluations before we could report their names to you. On January 13 & 14 we met with Dr. Austin Cthe psychologist who conducted their evaluations) who gave both families his recommendation. With much Joy we present to you our co-laborers in ministry,
the Hodshire and Navls families.

interested

Laura, Lee Ann, and Christen are presently serving with the Christian Church in Bowen, Illinois. Rick and Chris

Rick

and

Chris Hodshire along

with

their

daughters of

iiililii

years Rosie and I were students there. We have a great appreciation for the talents and abilities which they bring
Christ. The team will greatly benefit from their enthusiasm for His service, and their heart felt desire to share Christ
with others.

attended

Saint

Louis Christian College during two

the

and

into the Lord's service.

their

girls

are aware of their

Those of you Who know Rick, Chris

solid

commitment

to

iif!!;;

John and Ruth Navis presently live in Cincinnati, Ohio.

John is a graduate of Cincinnati Bible College while Ruth is

llilllilll

Cincinnati Christian Seminary for their graduate studies. John and Ruth have been making plans to serve in Brazil as

a graduate of Ozark Christian College,

for several years.

they both

attended
talented

missionaries

musically, and thus brings a much needed strength to the team (particularly by Brazilian expectations) in an area

John is

very

where we were formerly lacking. Ruth is a Brazilian national and brings a great benefit to the team through her

language

abilities and understanding of Brazilian culture.

their survey trip to Sao Luis,
pray for these

completing thier preparatory studies for working in Brazil,

scheduling

The Hodshires and the Navises are now in the process of

support they will need while living a.nd working In Brazil.

Please
and

and raising
they

the
to

mm

complete their preparations in time for our planned departure in October Csee article "New Departure Date Set )
Rosie

families as

strive

liiiiiiii

support,

challenge, and we anxiously await the day when we will arrive together (along with the Jacksoos) in Sao Luis to begin our service to Christ in that important city.

confident that both the Navises and Hodshires are up to

saying goodbye to family and friends, etc.

both know the stresses

involved

In

raising

We are

the

iiiiiiiiiiiiiiliiliiiiiliiiiiiii

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NEW DEPARTURE DATE SET

With the addition of the Hodshire and Navis families to

the team now official, we are finally able to project our new date of departure. October 1989 appears to be the earliest date that we could realistically expect to arrive

in

Brazil-

Our

ability

to

meet our

goal

of

arriving

sometime in October will depend on the following factors:

1)

The Mavises and Hodshires can complete the

preparatory
This Myers
classes.

classes needed for working in Brazil by this date. should pose no problem. Our recruiters Bob & Doris
are already at work setting up the dates for these

We

expect these courses will prove very helpful for the new
as they certainly have for us.

families,

2)

The

Navises and Hodshires

can

successfully

complete

their survey trip to Brazil.

As soon as possible they will

be going to Sao Luis (and possibly Belem) to see first-hand the area where we will be living and working.

3)

The

Brazilian government will process our visas

which will allow us to arrive in October.

in

a
If

manner

everything is in place for our departure by July, we will then file our applications. This process is suppossed to
take about three months, but can take more or less time depending on conditions beyond our control. When the visas are granted we will have 90 days within which time we must enter the country. These "preliminary visas" will allow us

to stay in the country for the first year, and (if we prove to be good citizens) will give us the right to file for our
permanent visas.

4) The one factor determining our departure date most outside our control is the level of our financial support.
If by July all four families have most or all of their

needed

support

in

place we will

proceed

with

our

visa

applications.
significant

If
portion

one or more families is still lacking

of their needed funds we will have

a
to

post-pone
raised.

filing our visa requests until 1 the remainder

is

a team ministry to Sao Luis, Maranhao, Brazil

IN THE MEANTIME

for
to be

While we are waiting our new departure date

arrive Rosie and I involved in will the

following:

1)
with

We will
our

be

continuing
raise on

efforts to

3) We will continue to work with Calumet Street Christian Church in Centralia, IL Cour supervising eldership) in whichever ministries the elders decide to involve us.

the remainder of the support

which we will need while

Presently

we are

accepting
living

the field.
recieving

Presently we are
each month about
is We

only the support which Calumet street provides for

our salary and other

expenses

75% of the amount which needed (Thank You!).

(health insurance,

life insurance,

etc.).

Any

currently have presentations

scheduled at two new churches, but we are still in need of additional

funds which are contributed by other churches or individuals are being

applied
fund more

opportunities to present our work to congregations which are planning to expand their missions programs.
2) We will continue with

to our settlement (see Finances" for information).

our study of the Portuguese language. Although we will

be engaged in a formal study of Portuguese the first year

we to are on the field, it our benefit to have is as

changes'^
of address

good
arrive

command

of

the

language as possible when we

in Brazil.

WE LOOK FORWARD TO KEEPING YOU INFORMED ABOUT THE PROGRESS OF OUR WORK. IF YOUR ADDRESS CHANGES, PLEASE LET US KNOW
AS SOON AS POSSIBLE.
THANK YOU!

Appreciation.
wwww^
In 1988 we recieved one-time gifts from a number of churchesi individuals, camps, Sunday school classes, etc.

We are very grateful to you for the loving concern which you
have demonstrated for us in this work.

We have also recieved on-going support from following individuals and churches to which we express
deepest appreciation:
Calumet Street Christian Church (Centralia, DeSoto Christian Church CDeSoto, MO) ID

the our

First Christian Church (Albuquerque, NM)

First Christian Church (Union, MO) Fouts Christian Church (Centralia, ID Franklin Christian Church (Franklin, ID

Lakeview Christian Church (House Springs, MO)

Northside Christian Church (Vandalia,
Dallas & Lori Bear

ID

Earl & Ethel Beaty

Muriel & Marjorie Cutshall
Stella Franzen

Vern & Georgia Petty (We realize that many individuals contribute to our work through their church, even though your name may not be listed here we sincerely thank you for your support.) "We do not cease giving thanks for you, while making mention of you in our prayers" (Ephesians 1:16 paraphrased).

FINANCES

Presently we are recieving each month about 75% of the financial support we will need when we arrive on the field
Cwith the Lord's grace, in October).

Currently we have about one-half of the amount we need for our settlement fund. The settlement fund will cover the one-time expenses which we will encounter when we initially Brazil Ce.g. airfare, shipping, apartment and utilities deposits, appliances, furnishings, used car,
exc. j. ^

At "tJiis time we are able to live on the support which is provided by Calumet Street Christian Church Cwe are living with family near the Centralia. IL area). All contributions which are incoming from other churches and individuals are being applied to our settlement fund. At this rate the fund should be in place by October, and we will not need to appeal for special one-time gifts to cover
these expenses!

sure It has been to you. We ^s~^owevec3Hlt^^<Jod-^^ this out for the benefit His^ ^fort-to
church in Sao Luis. i i r, , o r (n !- 3 ^

^ 4 whomonths. have continued their faithful support over the supporters last several , The delay in our departure date has been dj^scouraging to us as we are

Christ

For

Sao

Luis

R.R. #2, Box 750 Centralia, IL 62801

Hori zons

P.O,

Bok

2427

KriOKville,

IN 379<.>i-

Sao Lai*

Uoi
Christ for Sao Luis:
a team ministry to Sao Luis, Maranhao, Brazil

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L>

JULY 1989

Vol. #2, Issue //2

Gaiy and Rosie Finley

PLEASE DIRECT ALL

CORRESPONDENCE AND CONTRIBUTIONS

TO:

Christ Far Sao Luis

Calumet Street Christian Church

R.R. 12, Box 750 Centralia, IL 62801

(618)

533-4421

dit'
SUMMER SCHEDULE

can't wait

up from furlough".

J- 6

^6 I have statement.
missionary

.Trusually means several weeks of

convention

for the ZsLJy (or

eant by this

summers Rosie

^ro^trti^r-for'p^^^en^ing 'the work which re,nire a

good amount of travel.

and other

summer we will Pa-icipate in all of the

fi-:: Jt%:fecil?^ Cir. families LV-m^^tant events this summer: on the team will
lulv 5th & 6th AJ-^ liters Bob and Doris

be meeting along with Myers to re-work o first congregation in

which the Hodshire

strategy so that t^e

establishing the rework our_ ifts for service

be taken

meeting will also allow all

^orus"ro"rpend s'ome much needed time together as a ^^^lulv lOth-lAth - We ^entuckj^ ^We have Christian Convention ^ challenging and
always

spiritually uplifting exp

part of the reason

found

the

^n'attendance.
FJ.ease yi. y

certainly that is

We have

also found in the past th

our work in new churches.

which we make at

the convention can

^ e ay find

presenting

such opportunities again this year. Tor. fn attend the NACC this year, please

"i cr... .0"

us.

SUPPORT IN PLACE

The level of support which has been committed to

our work remains at about 65% of what we will need to live and work in Sao Luis.

of

We want to express our deepest gratitude to those you who have become faithful partners with us in

this work.

We would like to make an appeal to all of you who are reading this newsletter, please put us in touch with additional churches which may be able to include us in their missions program. Most churches will not respond to a request from a missionary they do not know, but most will give serious consideration to a missionary who has been recomraended to them by someone

they know and trust (that's you!).

Please help us by recommending us to at least one
church this month. This is how you can do it:

1) Speak to, call, or write a leader you know within the congregation, tell them about our desire to begin a new work of establishing Christ's church in Sao Luis

2) Give them our address and phone number (see front

of newsletter) 3) Give us their address,
person to contact

phone number and name of

4)

Pray

that

the Lord

can accomplish His

purpose

through our mutual efforts

SING TO THE LORD, ALL THE EARTH; PROCLAIM HIS SALVATION DAY AFTER DAY. DECLARE HIS GLORY AMONG THE NATIONS, HIS MARVELOUS DEEDS AMONG ALL PEOPLES. (I Chronicles 16:23,24)

DEPARTURE DATE UP-DATE

In

our

last

newsletter

we

announced

our

anticipated date for departure in October of this year.

So far everything seems to be on track for that date.

As we mentioned before, our ability to leave for Sao Luis this October will depend on two factors:

1) All four families must have most of their support

in place before we can file our visa applications

2) The Brazillian consulate in Chicago is responsible for processing our visa requests. This should normally be done quickly enough that if we file by the first of
August we could leave by the end of October, but there
is always the possibility requests could be delayed. that one or more of our

Please be in prayer on our behalf, and on behalf

of all the team members that these matters can proceed

smoothly, and that the Lord will have us in Sao Luis at
the time He knows to be best.

CHRIST FOR SAO LUIS

^v-\0/V

R.R. #2, Box 750

CENTRALIA, XL 628031'^ ^

Horizons P.O. Bok 2427

Knoj-jvjlle,

TN 37901-2427

Sao Luis

Christ for Sao Luis:

a team ministry to Sao Luis, Maranhao. Brazil

SEPTEMBER 1989

Volume no. 2, Issue no. 3

A SPECIAL THANK YOU

We would like to begin this issue of our newsletter by saying thank you to a very important group of our partners in mission. We want to thank those of you who contribute to our work through your local congregation. We usually do not learn the names of
individuals when donations are made in this

manner. Therefore we are not always able to send a personal thank you, instead reciepts and thank you letters are sent to the local
missions chairman or treasurer.

If
work in

you
this

have been contributing

manner we want to

to

our
this

take

Gary and Rosie Finley

opportunity to say thank you. Please realize that whenever we extend our appreciation to your local church we are also expressing our gratitude to each individual supporter within
the church as well.

We hope the articles which follow will bring you up to date on our present situation. If you have any questions regarding our work which this newsletter does not answer, please write us at the address below

and we will be glad to reply. If you would like any of our promotional materials to share with churches in your area please let us know, the
most effective promotion we can recieve is your recommendation.

Christ for Sao Luis

Gary & Rosie Finley, Missionaries

Calumet St. Christian Church

R.R. 2, Box 750 Centralia, IL 62801

(618) 533-4421

DEPARTURE DATE UP-DATE

In our last newsletter (July) we reported the two factors which would determine our date for departure (reaching at least 75% support level before visa requests can be filed, and the speed with which our

visa requests are handled - usually 60 days).

The deadline has passed which would have allowed us to leave in

October, but some good progress has been made. We are now hoping for a departure sometime in late November or early December. For this to happen we still need for all four families to reach 75% support level so visa requests can be filed. This is how everyone currently stands; - Tony and Tammy Jackson have 85% support in place - Gary and Rosie Finley have 68% support in place
- Rick and Chris Hodshire have 67% support in place - John and Ruth Navis have 45% support in place In the month of September we will present our work to three

congregations where we have not been before.

We will also be with First

Christian Church in Albuquerque, New Mexico during the last weekend in

September as they lead up to their faith promise rally in October. The congregation in Albuquerque is already supporting all four couples. They have been an integral part of this work from its beginning, and have pleged over 70% of this year's faith promise giving to the work of
Christ for Sao Luis. We are very thankful for this family of believers
who have an intense interest for what the Lord wants to accomplish in

Sao Luis and throughout Northern Brazil.

As we present the work to these interested

churches,

as other

congregations with whom we have shared in the past make their decisions,
and as the other three couples continue to present interested churches may the Lord make possible that which
the sake of His kingdom.

the work to desires for

Tip of the Month for the Local Missions Committee

You expect the various mission works which your congregation supports to keep you informed of what's happening with them through their newsletters. Why not keep those mission works informed of what's happening with you by including them on your church newsletter mailing
list? Good communication is two-way communication.

FISHING FOR MEN

I.
Once again we would like to say thank you to those
who have faithfully supported us for the past several months. This period of waiting before we

can depart for Sao Luis to begin our work there has
been hard for us. We are sure i t has been an

anxious time for you as well.

Your fervent prayers

on our behalf, your encouragement, and your continued promise of financial support for this work have kept us from becoming discouraged and have given us greater resolve to accomplish what the Lord wants us
to accomplish in His Name.

ROSIE'S REMARKS

During many of our presentations someone will inquire about my role

as a woman on the mission field. appropriate to write on this subject. So, I felt that it would be

dni
_ I ^ ^ Si

I am an equal member of the Christ For Sao Luis team, but I recognize the fact that each member of the team possesses a different array of talents. Thus, we
will not all function in the same capacity.

Since I am a certified elementary school teacher X

will be teaching the missionary children an American

curriculum. This will keep them at or above the grade level they would be at in a Stateside school. My ministry will begin as soon as we reach Brazil because
the Hodshires have two school-age daughters.

My other responsibilities will include; personal evangelism, leading ladies' bible studies, teaching children at church and any other
ministries that might need to be filled throughout the years.

When the day comes that Gary and I are blessed with children, sure my responsibilities will change. My prayer is that the Lord use me in whatever ways He feels I am capable. I hope this is
prayer too.

X am

will your

"The harvest is pientiful, but the workers are few.

Ask the Lord of the harvest to send out workers into his harvest field." Luke 10

FOR YOUR NEWSLETTER OR SUNDAY BULLETIN

Gary & Rosie Finley along with the other Sao Luis team members are

hoping to depart for Brazil sometime in November.

Lord will make this a reality.

Please pray the

- Gary & Rosie*s newsletter & prayerletter are on bulletin board, please stop by and look at these.

the

missions

!!! WE ONLY LACK 32% OF THE ON-GOING SUPPORT

WE

WILL

NEED TO LIVE AND

WORK IN SAO LUIS ($25/MONTH = 1%)!!!

Christ for Sao Luis Calumet St. Christian Church R.R. 2, Box 750

Centralia, IL 62801

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a team ministry to Sao Luis. Maranhao, Brazil

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NOVEMBER 1989

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Volume no. 2, Issue no. 4

Gary and Rosie Finley

Christ for Sao Luis

Gory & /?osfc F/n/cy, Missi'onories

Calumet St. Christian Church

R.R. 2. Box 750 Centralia, IL 62801

{618) 533-4421

WHAT'S THIS BLUE THING IN MY NEWSLETTER?

In case you find yourself asking this question, let us explain. Over the past year, as we have presented our plans to various congregations, several

of you have
we depart.

told us

that you would like to begin

We really need

supporting us once we leave for Brazil.

to know now what our exact support level will be when

Therefore, if you are not currently supporting us and you plan to begin support either when we depart or
at some other time, please return the enclosed card.

Even if you have told us before that you plan to begin

support, but have not yet done so please return the

card so we can plan our fund-raising accordingly.

If you are not supporting this work financially,

but are praying for us on a regular basis you can use
the enclosed card to notify us of that as well.

FOR YOUR NEWSLETTER OR SUNDAY BULLETIN

All

four

families

on the Christ For Sao Luis team

have filed
take at

their visa applications.

two months,

Processing will
time the team

least

after which

will be allowed to enter Brazil.

We

lack

only

25%

($625/month)

of

the on-going

support we will need to live & work in Sao Luis!!!

Gary & Rosie Finley's latest newsletter is posted on the missions bulletin board, please stop by and read
it.

ROSIE'S REMARKS

Yes, the time to start packing has finally come. Packing is exciting because it means we will soon be leaving for Sao Luis. But, it is also sad because it is the last time I will see many of my belongings for a
long time.

Over the past three years, Gary and I have parted with most of our material goods ~ furniture, appliances, dishes, etc. Shipping is so expensive that it is much more cost efficient to buy new items in
Brazil after we arrive.

This "getting rid of stuff", time has been a learning experience. It has made me realize that I can

live fine without a lot. It is hard to lay all of your "stuff" out on a table and watch strangers buy it. All of it is worth much more that you can ever get for it,
both in price and in sentimental value. This reminds

me of a passage in Matthew chapter 19 where Jesus told the rich, young man to sell all that he had and give to
the poor, then he would have treasure in heaven. The

young man could not give it all up. I asked myself, could I give it all up for Jesus? Some people would

flatter us by saying we have given up a lot to go and

serve in Brazil, yet materially we have given up little. I pray that I would give up everything for Jesus in an instant. I hope you would too. He gave up
His very life for us.

Do Not Lay Up For Yourselves Treasures Upon Earth But Lay Up For
Yourselves Treasures In Heaven For Where Your

Treasure

Is,

There

Will

Your Heart Be Also. Matthew 6:19-21

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DEPARTURE UP-DATE

The word

for

the month

is PROGRESS.

We are not

yet out of the country, but we are certainly much closer to our goal than when you recieved our September
newsletter.

If you remember what we reported in that issue, we

said the two factors which would determine our

departure would be: 1) We must be granted visas by the

Brazilian government, and 2) We must raise the

remainder

of

our needed

support.

Progress has been

made in both areas.

As

of

the

first

weekend

in

November

all

four

families have begun the visa application process.

We

are aware of several missionary families who have entered Brazil in the past two years. In these cases the time taken to process visa applications has taken

from as little as 2 months to as long as 4^ months. closer to 2 months, please pray along with us.
Since
now stand:

We

are praying that the time required in our case will be

our

last newsletter we have also made some

important progress in gaining support.

-

This is how we

Tony & Tammy Jackson have 85% Rick & Chris Hodshire have 80% (up from 67%)

Gary & Rosie Finley John & Ruth Navis

have 75% (up from 68%) have 50% (up from 45%)

Many Thanks/...
We thank the Lord for making progress in both of these critical areas possible. We eagerly await the day just ahead when both requirements will be met and we can depart for Sao Luis!